Dobson & Parnell

Dobson & Parnell reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   James

   London2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of my favourite places to eat! Friendly and attentive staff, great wine list, and a creative and varied menu (with loads of gluten free options too)!
   

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   Stephen VIP

   Newcastle21 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Dobson and Parnell is our fining dining restaurant of choice in Newcastle. Tonight we popped in for a pre theatre meal and everything was superb as always. We chose from the set menu and had a 3 course meal as good if not better than Michelin starred restaurants we have visited. The knowledgeable staff are always on hand to help and offer exquisite wine pairings. D+P is a jewel in Newcastle's, if not the north east's culinary crown.
   

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   William

   London4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Really enjoyed our meal at Dobson and Parnell and would whole heartedly recommend booking asap, we were very well looked after. I had a starter of chalk stream trout with caviar and my wife had fish cakes. My starter was one of the best starters I’ve ever had and the matching wine went perfectly with it. I had Grainger Market fish with new potatoes and samfire, it was lovey, I’ve had tastier, but were very lucky, at home we get the best, freshest Grimsby fish delivered straight to our small Lincolnshire village every Tuesday, so we have been spoilt. Again, the wine matched perfectly. My wife’s pork tenderloin could have been slightly more tender, but again, it was good. I had a desert, cherry clafoutis with Chantilly cream and candied almonds, delicious, and very well matched with a ruby red wine. Whilst we were there, a large party arrived, they were quite noisy but not annoyingly so, and the service we received did not suffer despite the staff having to work hard to get the food out to everyone. Don’t let my slight, minor grumbles put you off booking, please book now, overall richly deserved five stars.
   

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   Dawn VIP

   London15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 3, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food amazing, we were well looked after , great restaurant
   

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   Aileen

   County Durham2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful evening with first class, high quality food and excellent drinks. The cocktails were fantastic and the wine pairing by Luke was fabulous. He was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Dobson & Parnell is a gem of a restaurant and we hope to return very soon. The set menu is great value for money with every course superb.
   

   Dobson & ParnellResponded on May 3, 2025

   Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're delighted you had such a wonderful evening and that you enjoyed the food, cocktails, and wine pairing—Luke will be especially pleased to hear your kind words. It's great to know you found the set menu to be excellent value too. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back to Dobson & Parnell very soon!
   

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   Neil

   Victoria1 review

   3.0

   Dined on May 2, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 1

   Food was good but nothing special; service good, However, the experience was completely spoiled by incredibly loud piped music, which was truly awful: thumping rock at top volume or weird electronic music with singing (if that's what it was) is simply not appropriate for so-called fine dining. We would not go again unless the music is sorted out.
   

   Dobson & ParnellResponded on May 3, 2025

   Thank you for your valuable feedback, and we're sorry to hear that the music impacted your experience. We truly appreciate your comments, as we strive to create the right atmosphere for every guest. We'll certainly review the volume and the selection of music to ensure it aligns with the fine dining experience we aim to provide. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future to deliver a more balanced experience. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts with us.
   

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   Susan

   Newcastle6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   An absolutely fabulous lunch, every course was so tasty. The service was spot on, couldn’t fault a single thing.
   

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   Dobson & ParnellResponded on May 3, 2025

   Thank you for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed every course and that the service hit the mark. It means a lot to us—hope to see you again soon for another fabulous meal!
   

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   Graeme

   Edinburgh1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Really enjoyed our evening , food superb , nice drinks and excellent service. Will definitely go back.
   

   Dobson & ParnellResponded on May 3, 2025

   Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're delighted to hear you had a great evening and enjoyed the food, drinks, and service. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
   

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   Jo

   Minneapolis6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excited to try this restaurant, for me it was pretty run of the mill. No real stand out dishes which was a shame. I would try some else before going back!
   

   Dobson & ParnellResponded on May 3, 2025

   Thank you for your honest feedback. We're sorry to hear the experience didn’t quite live up to your expectations—we always aim to deliver memorable dishes and are disappointed to have missed the mark for you. Your comments will be shared with the team, and we hope you'll consider giving us another try in the future.
   

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    john

    Berkshire9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Not our first visit. This time with friends who have also been before. Found the service and friendliness we've come to expect but one minor criticism is that some of the mains were noticeably over seasosoned. We did give this feedback on the day so I hope it worked its way to the chef. All in all not our best D&P visit but still great.
    

    Dobson & ParnellResponded on May 3, 2025

    Thank you for your thoughtful review and for bringing your friends along for another visit—it really means a lot to us. We're glad you received the warm service you’ve come to expect, and we truly appreciate your constructive feedback about the seasoning. Please rest assured your comments were passed on to the kitchen team on the day, and we value the spirit in which they were given. We're sorry this visit wasn't your best, but we're grateful for your continued support and hope to welcome you back again soon for a spot-on experience.
    

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